By collegegirl on

I don't even really know if I posted this in the correct forum, that's how new I am. I installed drupal a few days ago and am completely lost. I'm a non programmer and need some help. I want to make a website like:

http://barterpalace.com/

Basically I want to make a barter site exactly like this, but for a specific industry. Does anyone know if making a site like this is feasible in drupal? Anyone wanna help me out? Thanks in advance.

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v1nce’s picture

v1nce commented

Yes you can definately do that with drupal without much effort. Just dig in and start playing!
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collegegirl’s picture

collegegirl commented

thanks a lot. have any ideas where i should get started? ha, i am soooooo lost.

v1nce’s picture

v1nce commented

This is a good place to start Drupal Handbooks
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collegegirl commented

So do I need to install any modules? Basically I want to make a node that displays a list of everything the user has to sell or barter. In that node I would also like to have an "Add Item" button. Then all there is left to do is make a button that searches the data base and tries to match barters up. You know anywhere I can look for specific directions? This is my senior project and any help would be greatly appreciated.

iovanalex’s picture

iovanalex commented

Hello,

Have you made any progress ?
I want to do something similar for book exchange and have no idea where to start from.

Thanks,

Alex.

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sp_key commented

I suggest both of you read and understand the following things:
1. Taxonomy and how to build hierarchies
2. How to create your own custom Content Types using the CCK module and
3. How to use the Views module

What you want to do is simple but it needs tremendous effort from you.

The understanding of how you install and update modules is also prerequisite as well as having a basic understanding of Drupal when it comes to posting pages and creating menus.

Now, regarding tutorials:
There is a good tutorial of Views once you install the Advanced Help module at (/admin/advanced_help/views). Alternatively you can watch this video http://mustardseedmedia.com/podcast/episode9

For CCK: http://drupal.org/project/cck
For taxonomy: http://drupal.org/handbook/modules/taxonomy

Good luck